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The Chicken Thief
Beatrice Rodriguez
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Description for The Chicken Thief
hardcover. Illustrator(s): Rodriguez, Beatrice. Num Pages: 32 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 5AC; YBCS. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 266 x 157 x 8. Weight in Grams: 230.
In this suspenseful adventure, Fox steals Chicken, having an afternoon in the garden with friends. Rooster, Bear and Rabbit negotiate forests, climb mountains and cross the sea to rescue Chicken. Bear even becomes a raft!
But Fox is not the villain everyone believes."There was no need to rescue me,"Chicken explains eloquently—in this bestselling book entirely without words.
The Chicken Thief challenges assumptions and prejudices, in a great and funny tale of friendship.
Product Details
Publisher
Gecko Press New Zealand
Number of pages
32
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Weight
238g
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
Wellington, New Zealand
ISBN
9781877467318
SKU
V9781877467318
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Beatrice Rodriguez
Béatrice Rodriguez studied at the Arts Décoratifs de Strasbourg. She has since pursued a successful career as a freelance illustrator. She lives in France. Béatrice Rodriguez studied at the Arts Décoratifs de Strasbourg. She has since pursued a successful career as a freelance illustrator. She lives in France.
Reviews for The Chicken Thief
"An unusual love story unfolds across visually captivating spreads, with the pictures perfectly capturing every detail of the high drama at the heart of this stunning, wordless story."
The Guardian (UK) "It’s like watching a very good short film, full of drama, jokes and unexpected twists."
The Listener (NZ) "Author and illustrator Beatrice Rodriguez invites young readers to ... Read more
The Guardian (UK) "It’s like watching a very good short film, full of drama, jokes and unexpected twists."
The Listener (NZ) "Author and illustrator Beatrice Rodriguez invites young readers to ... Read more